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Pennywell and Grindon

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About

Pennywell and Grindon lie to the north‑west of Sunderland city centre, roughly three miles from the docks. The area is primarily residential, with much of the housing laid out as post‑war council development and later infill. Local life centres on small shopping parades, community centres and school sites that serve the immediate neighbourhood, while regular bus services link residents to the city and wider Tyne and Wear network. Streets such as Pennywell Road and Grindon Lane provide the main spines for shops, services and local transport routes.

Parks, play areas and sports pitches are scattered through the neighbourhood, giving short walks to green space from most streets. Community groups and regeneration projects have focused on improving public facilities and supporting local services. The ward structure used for local elections covers both Pennywell and Grindon, so many civic and health outreach programmes are organised at that level, with clinics and advice centres located in the centre of the area.

Area overview

On average Pennywell and Grindon has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pennywell and Grindon is £36,579 per year. There are 4 schools in Pennywell and Grindon: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Pennywell and Grindon is home to around 8,699 people, with a population density of about 3,708.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pennywell and Grindon Population
8,699
Population density
3,708.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.11(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.94(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.76(+12%)
Public order
5.52(-33%)
Shoplifting
5.52(-53%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,358
96.06%
Other White
78
0.9%
African
74
0.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.3%
Total population: 8,701

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,012
28.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,226
17.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,112
15.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,080
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
856
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 7,048

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,105
27.74%
Other social rented
834
20.94%
Social rents from council
807
20.26%
Owns with a mortgage
797
20.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
376
9.44%
Total households: 3,983

Property prices in Pennywell and Grindon

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £159,498 in Pennywell and Grindon area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £295,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pennywell and Grindon in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pennywell and Grindon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced16£120,250
Semi-Detached42£159,498
Flats1£99,950
Detached9£236,000

10 years median price trend in Pennywell and Grindon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pennywell and Grindon.

All postcodes in Pennywell and Grindon

SR49NF

Sevenoaks Drive

SR48HP

Grindon Lane

SR49HA

Glenleigh Drive

SR49NW

Chalfont Grove

SR49PX

Gardiner Road

SR48RP

Dumbarton Close

SR49NH

Arnham Grove

SR49BF

Waterford Green

SR48HG

The Broadway

SR48HD

Grindon Court

SR49QQ

Gatwick Road

SR49QG

Gerrard Road

SR49AF

Hylton Road

SR49BB

Petersfield Road

SR49PY

Gourock Square

SR49AH

Hylton Road

SR49BS

Dellfield Drive

SR49QL

Gartland Road

SR49RW

Guernsey Road

SR49LZ

Bramley Close

SR49QJ

Gartland Road

SR49QY

Gladwyn Road

SR49AJ

Hylton Road

SR49DU

St Anne's

SR49LU

Selsdon Avenue

SR49NU

Sevenoaks Drive

SR49NJ

Kingswood Grove

SR48HS

Grindon Lane

SR48JW

Geddes Road

SR49PS

Glanmore Road

SR48HR

Gables Court

SR49LY

Mayfield Grove

SR49AW

Danmark Way

SR49RD

Goldsmith Road

SR49AE

Hylton Road

SR49RY

Gordon Road

SR49PT

Godfrey Road

SR49BE

Penrose Road

SR40HL

Peasemore Road

SR49RH

Gambia Square

SR40HY

Penistone Road

SR49BN

Putney Square

SR49BJ

Partick Square

SR48HT

Goole Road

SR49HX

Pennywell Road

SR49QN

Gleneagles Road

SR49RF

Greenshields Road

SR40HP

Pennycross Road

SR49RS

Grenfell Square

SR49AP

Bonavista Drive

SR49HE

Palmerston Road

SR49AD

Hylton Road

SR49BP

Doulton Drive

SR49BH

Partick Road

SR49PR

Gardiner Square

SR49AN

Chaseley Way

SR49AY

Portsmouth Square

SR49HR

Palmerston Road

SR49AL

Blucher Place

SR48JH

Galashiels Square

SR49DA

Parkhurst Road

SR49PU

Godfrey Road

SR48NP

Broadstairs Court

SR48JR

Greenwood Road

SR49PA

Parkstone Close

SR48LD

Gillingham Road

SR49HD

The Broadway

SR49LR

Sevenoaks Drive

SR49EN

Pennywell Industrial Estate

SR48JE

Gleneagles Road

SR49QZ

Gladwyn Square

SR48LQ

Greenlea Close

SR49BT

St Johns Vale

SR49RJ

Greenshields Square

SR48JB

Gravesend Road

SR48HU

Gainsborough Road

SR49SD

North Farm Avenue

SR49DW

Prestbury Road

SR49RG

Gambia Road

SR49PW

Gardiner Road

SR48LE

Galashiels Road

SR49HZ

Pennywell Road

SR49QS

Gilbert Road

SR49QR

Glencoe Square

SR49RR

Guernsey Road

SR48RR

Dumfries Close

SR48HE

The Broadway

SR40HU

Pennycross Road

SR49SQ

Gravesend Road

SR49FA

St Anne's

SR48JY

Galway Square

SR48RN

Nairn Close

SR49RP

Guernsey Square

SR49RZ

Northland Close

SR48ES

Rowan Close

SR49RU

Glover Square

SR48RL

Lanark Close

SR48JU

North Grindon Farm Cottages

SR48RT

Stirling Close

SR49DT

Portslade Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.